Greetings From Allentown

By Peter Winson

What's Greetings From Allentown about?

Greetings From Allentown is a podcast taking a look at the history of pro wrestling through the lens of weekly TV episodes from the 70s through the 90s covering WWF, WCW, and much more!

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Greetings From Allentown episodes:

06.10.2024
GFA Live #194: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 2)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The amazing interview montage with Piper, Heenan, Rude, and Charlotte's favorite son Ronnie...
06.03.2024
GFA Live #193: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 1)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The airing of outtakes with cursing * Comparing PPV announce teams * Trying to make...
05.26.2024
GFA Live #192: WWF Superstars 08-26-1989 (Andre punks Warrior)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 26, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie defends the Dusty polka dots as they make their in-ring debut * Modern Honky...
05.18.2024
GFA Live #191: WWF Superstars 08-19-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 19, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Remembering the great Dabney Coleman * What anecdote would you use as a contestant on...
05.04.2024
GFA Live #190: WWF Superstars 08-12-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 12, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Isaiah Thomas(es) over time * Defining what is a special referee and what is a...
04.28.2024
GFA Live #189: WWF Superstars 08-05-1989
GFA Live #189: WWF Superstars 08-05-1989 by Greetings From Allentown
04.20.2024
GFA Live #188: Saturday Night's Main Event 07-29-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from July 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The historic nature of this show * Hulk Hogan randomly interacts with...
04.15.2024
GFA Live #187: WWF Superstars 07-29-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 29, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The WrestleMania experience in Philadelphia * Keithie meets King Haku with Pete's assist! * Is The...
03.31.2024
GFA Live #186: WWF Superstars 07-22-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 22, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Trying to make sense of the WrestleCon "Cheesecake Factory" menu * Dusty Rhodes interrupts the...
03.24.2024
GFA Live #185: The Breakfast Club (1985)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "The Breakfast Club", released on February 15, 1985 (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Getting detention in high school * The concept and role...
03.17.2024
GFA Live #184: WWF Superstars 07-15-1989 (Dusty the taco man)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 15, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes serves up tacos and enchiladas and takes a taste for himself * Hulk...
03.11.2024
GFA Live #183: WWF Superstars 07-08-1989 ("Beefcake Baba")
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 8, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes does some garbage man work with his trademark charm and of course,...
03.04.2024
GFA Live #182: WWF Superstars 07-01-1989 (Dusty the plumber)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 1, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes does some plumbing work with his trademark charm and no gloves * Complaining...
02.28.2024
GFA Live #181: WWF Superstars 06-24-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 24, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Rick Rude closes his eyes, gets set up by a "wench" per Jesse Ventura *...
02.19.2024
GFA Live #180: WWF Superstars 06-17-1989 (Dusty at the gas station)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 17, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes pumps some gas, flirts with a woman * The Honky Tonk Man does...
02.10.2024
GFA Live #179: Clash of the Champions 7 (Part 2)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Clash of the Champions 7 from June 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Guys in neck braces * Ric Flair with a subdued promo...
02.05.2024
GFA Live #178: WCW Clash of the Champions 7 (Part 1)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Clash of the Champions 7 from June 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The hottest crowd ever, literally and figuratively * Ranger Ross' brief...
01.27.2024
GFA Live #177: WWF Superstars 06-10-1989 (Dusty the butcher man)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 10, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes grinds some meat as a butcher has the time of his life *...
01.22.2024
GFA Live #176: WWF Superstars 06-03-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 3, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The big guy is back in the Event Center, so place your bets * Dusty...
01.15.2024
GFA Live #175: No Holds Barred (1989)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "No Holds Barred" starring Hulk Hogan, released on June 2, 1989 (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Ideas ripped off from other movies *...
01.09.2024
GFA Live #174: Saturday Night's Main Event 05-27-1989 (Hogan vs Bossman cage match)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from May 27, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bossman vs Hogan in a cage with Zeus appetizer * Ax's facepaint *...
12.31.2023
GFA Live #173: WWF Superstars 05-20-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 20, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
12.23.2023
GFA Live #172: WWF Superstars 05-13-1989 (Duggan vs King Haku)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 13, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Powers of Pain go to see Karate Kid 1 * A new angle to...
12.17.2023
GFA Live #171: WWF Superstars 05-06-1989 (DiBiase-Jake incident)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 6, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * DiBiase's master plan takes out Jake Roberts * The take of Keithie and the varsity...
12.09.2023
GFA Live #170: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1964 TV special Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Times Keithie and Peter had to play Santa Claus * The various...
12.03.2023
GFA Live #169: WWF Superstars 04-29-1989 (Valentine-Garvin "retirement" match)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 29, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Valentine-Garvin retirement match * The issue to consider when rebooking the 1993 Royal Rumble *...
11.26.2023
GFA Live #168: WWF Superstars 04-22-1989 (Beefcake gets a haircut)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 22, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Beefcake gets a trim: did he have it coming? * Issues with the Karate Kid...
11.19.2023
GFA Live #167: WWF Superstars 04-15-1989 (Sherri becomes manager of the Macho Man)
GFA Live #167: WWF Superstars 04-15-1989 (Sherri becomes manager of the Macho Man) by Greetings From Allentown
11.12.2023
GFA Live #166: WWF Superstars 04-08-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 8, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The aftermath of WrestleMania 5 and Sherri and Savage align (sort of) * Fringe benefit...
11.05.2023
GFA Live #165: WrestleMania 5 (Part 3)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Megapowers finally explode! * Spicing up Elizabeth's rather dull pre-match promo * Pat Patterson's zombie...
10.30.2023
GFA Live #164: WrestleMania 5 (Part 2)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The worst part of the Piper's Pit segment, and it's not Brother Love nor...
10.21.2023
GFA Live #163: WrestleMania 5 (Part 1)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Rockin' Robin's singing and funny stuff that isn't on the Network version * Mr. Fuji...
10.16.2023
GFA Live #162: WWF Superstars 04-01-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 1, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hogan throws a wrench into the Man/Brother game with his final pre-WM5 promo * Will...
10.03.2023
GFA Live #161: WWF Superstars 03-25-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hogan hits a new high score in Man/Brother game with an asterisk * A heavy...
09.24.2023
GFA Live #160: WWF Superstars 03-18-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * An absolute rout in the Hogan Man/Brother game * Elizabeth chooses a corner for the...
09.10.2023
GFA Live #159: WWF Superstars 03-11-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 11, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The day that Terry Taylor's career died * Hulk Hogan puts up another football score...
09.02.2023
GFA Live #158: WWF Superstars 03-04-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 4, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
08.27.2023
GFA Live #157: WWF Superstars 02-25-1989 (Mr. Perfect vs Red Rooster)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Count "Karen" Ted DiBiase picks up his Million Dollar belt and wears a cape *...
08.14.2023
GFA Live #156: WWF Superstars 02-18-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hulk Hogan puts up another football score in the "Man/Brother" game * Keithie's weekend in...
07.30.2023
GFA Live #155: WWF Superstars 02-11-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 11, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hulk Hogan sets a new standard with the use of the words "man" and...
07.25.2023
GFA Live #154: WWF Superstars 02-04-1989 (Bret Hart vs Danny Davis)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 4, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie is late for an outing on a boat * How they address the Megapowers...
07.17.2023
GFA Live #153: The Main Event 02-03-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A weather event delays the podcast * The "Special" report or event effects used by...
07.10.2023
GFA Live #152: WWF Superstars 01-28-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie records from an airport lounge(!) * The MegaPowers go on Brother Love and use...
07.01.2023
GFA Live #151: WWF Superstars 01-21-1989 (Savage vs Akeem)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 21, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Breaking down Hogan saving Savage from the Twin Towers: hotdogging or not? * Gorilla and...
06.24.2023
GFA Live #150: WWF Royal Rumble 1989 (Part 2)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the second half of the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble PPV! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Some unusual 1989 Rumble statistics * Andre the Giant's elimination "taunt" *...
06.12.2023
GFA Live #149: WWF Royal Rumble 1989 (Part 1)
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the first half of the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble PPV! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The six man tag: another Bret Hart showcase * June 11:...
06.05.2023
GFA Live #148: WWF Superstars 01-14-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The rarity of heel vs heel matched * GFA Andre sings a tune * A big...
05.28.2023
GFA Live #147: WWF Superstars 01-07-1989
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 7, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jesse and Vince openly book the next few months of the WWF * More examinations...
05.21.2023
GFA Live #146: WWF Superstars 12-24-1988
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 24, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Rick Rude fan club of Daytona Beach * The pointlessness of Big John Studd's return *...
05.15.2023
GFA Live #145: WWF Superstars 12-17-1988
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 17, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Listening in on Keithie visiting his mother * Andre the Giant and Bobby Heenan work...

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Greetings From Allentown episodes:

GFA Live #194: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 2)

GFA Live #193: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 1)

GFA Live #192: WWF Superstars 08-26-1989 (Andre punks Warrior)

GFA Live #191: WWF Superstars 08-19-1989

GFA Live #190: WWF Superstars 08-12-1989

GFA Live #189: WWF Superstars 08-05-1989

GFA Live #188: Saturday Night's Main Event 07-29-1989

GFA Live #187: WWF Superstars 07-29-1989

GFA Live #186: WWF Superstars 07-22-1989

GFA Live #185: The Breakfast Club (1985)

GFA Live #184: WWF Superstars 07-15-1989 (Dusty the taco man)

GFA Live #183: WWF Superstars 07-08-1989 ("Beefcake Baba")

GFA Live #182: WWF Superstars 07-01-1989 (Dusty the plumber)

GFA Live #181: WWF Superstars 06-24-1989

GFA Live #180: WWF Superstars 06-17-1989 (Dusty at the gas station)

GFA Live #179: Clash of the Champions 7 (Part 2)

GFA Live #178: WCW Clash of the Champions 7 (Part 1)

GFA Live #177: WWF Superstars 06-10-1989 (Dusty the butcher man)

GFA Live #176: WWF Superstars 06-03-1989

GFA Live #175: No Holds Barred (1989)

GFA Live #174: Saturday Night's Main Event 05-27-1989 (Hogan vs Bossman cage match)

GFA Live #173: WWF Superstars 05-20-1989

GFA Live #172: WWF Superstars 05-13-1989 (Duggan vs King Haku)

GFA Live #171: WWF Superstars 05-06-1989 (DiBiase-Jake incident)

GFA Live #170: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964)

GFA Live #169: WWF Superstars 04-29-1989 (Valentine-Garvin "retirement" match)

GFA Live #168: WWF Superstars 04-22-1989 (Beefcake gets a haircut)

GFA Live #167: WWF Superstars 04-15-1989 (Sherri becomes manager of the Macho Man)

GFA Live #166: WWF Superstars 04-08-1989

GFA Live #165: WrestleMania 5 (Part 3)

GFA Live #164: WrestleMania 5 (Part 2)

GFA Live #163: WrestleMania 5 (Part 1)

GFA Live #162: WWF Superstars 04-01-1989

GFA Live #161: WWF Superstars 03-25-1989

GFA Live #160: WWF Superstars 03-18-1989

GFA Live #159: WWF Superstars 03-11-1989

GFA Live #158: WWF Superstars 03-04-1989

GFA Live #157: WWF Superstars 02-25-1989 (Mr. Perfect vs Red Rooster)

GFA Live #156: WWF Superstars 02-18-1989

GFA Live #155: WWF Superstars 02-11-1989

GFA Live #154: WWF Superstars 02-04-1989 (Bret Hart vs Danny Davis)

GFA Live #153: The Main Event 02-03-1989

GFA Live #152: WWF Superstars 01-28-1989

GFA Live #151: WWF Superstars 01-21-1989 (Savage vs Akeem)

GFA Live #150: WWF Royal Rumble 1989 (Part 2)

GFA Live #149: WWF Royal Rumble 1989 (Part 1)

GFA Live #148: WWF Superstars 01-14-1989

GFA Live #147: WWF Superstars 01-07-1989

GFA Live #146: WWF Superstars 12-24-1988

GFA Live #145: WWF Superstars 12-17-1988